Art Itinerary
Do you want to spend your time in Savona surrounded by beauty and history? Then you are in the right place!
This unforgettable itinerary takes in Savona cathedral, the museum of art in Palazzo Gavotti and the Brandale tower.
- Savona cathedral museum complex: an architectural masterpiece that is home to artistic treasures of incalculable value. The cathedral is a beautiful example of Italian Renaissance religious architecture, designed by Battista Sormano and built between 1584 and 1605. Admire it in all its majesty, its harmony of form and light that filters through the stained glass windows, creating a mystical atmosphere. Close to the cathedral is Savona’s Sistine Chapel, built on the orders of Pope Sixtus IV between 1481 and 1483. Step inside to discover an oasis of peace, the perfect combination of art and spirituality. There is so much history within these walls, including the tombs of the pope’s parents.
- MUSA - Museum of Art in Palazzo Gavotti: exhibiting works ranging from the 1300s to the present day, from the civic art gallery to the Milena Milani/Carlo Cardazzo collection of contemporary art. Every painting has a story to well, provoking different emotions and taking you on a journey through time and space. Museum of ceramics: located in the beautiful Palazzo del Monte di Pietà, this museum introduces visitors to the art of ceramics, an ancient and fascinating tradition that made Savona famous all over the world.
- Brandale Complex and Tower: climb the tower to the mighty ‘Campanassa’ bell, and enjoy a breathtaking view over the city; explore the Mediaeval world of Palazzo dell’Anziania, flanked by the Corsi and Guarnieri towers, and imagine the knights, ladies of the court who lived here and the battles that took place.
